Advice for Newbies - New Jersey Young Professionals2024-03-28T21:27:52Zhttp://njyp.org/forum/topics/advice-for-newbies?commentId=2938326%3AComment%3A727579&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Brian and Mike, I tried po…tag:njyp.org,2017-01-26:2938326:Comment:7275792017-01-26T19:49:58.980ZMichael Sericohttp://njyp.org/profile/MichaelSerico
Hi Brian and Mike, I tried posting on the forum but it didn't go through. How do I go about doing it? Thanks, Mike
Hi Brian and Mike, I tried posting on the forum but it didn't go through. How do I go about doing it? Thanks, Mike Thanks Michelle,
This is gr…tag:njyp.org,2015-04-11:2938326:Comment:6742112015-04-11T12:56:59.005ZKenishahttp://njyp.org/profile/Kenisha
<p><br></br> Thanks Michelle, </p>
<p>This is great advice as I myself have a bit of social anxiety and not much of a drinker. </p>
<p><br></br> <cite>Michelle said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.njyp.org/forum/topics/advice-for-newbies?id=2938326%3ATopic%3A111446&page=3#2938326Comment561578"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Noob right here. I admittedly have a bit of social anxiety and get quite nervous when meeting strangers, especially in loud, crowded areas, so for me…</p>
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<p><br/> Thanks Michelle, </p>
<p>This is great advice as I myself have a bit of social anxiety and not much of a drinker. </p>
<p><br/> <cite>Michelle said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.njyp.org/forum/topics/advice-for-newbies?id=2938326%3ATopic%3A111446&page=3#2938326Comment561578"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Noob right here. I admittedly have a bit of social anxiety and get quite nervous when meeting strangers, especially in loud, crowded areas, so for me personally, I think it would be best to initially meet just a couple of NJYP members (3-4 of us would be fine) in a moderately quiet environment for the first time.</p>
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<p>I'm also not much of a drinker, so a place with non-alcoholic options would be great! I also like the idea of a game night. I like Apples to Apples.</p>
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<p>:)</p>
<p>:)</p> Laura,
Thankyou for suggestin…tag:njyp.org,2014-11-25:2938326:Comment:6325362014-11-25T01:48:54.057ZPaulhttp://njyp.org/profile/Paul878
<p>Laura,</p>
<p>Thankyou for suggesting this! I am new to njyp myself and it is a bit over whelming when you do not know anybody. I attended one of the happy hours for my first event and it went well. It was very low key and I met some friendly people. For my second event however, I attended one of the Single Mingle events and this was much more overwhelming. I am not really into the bar and club scene so meeting at this type of place is new for me. For my third event, I have signed up…</p>
<p>Laura,</p>
<p>Thankyou for suggesting this! I am new to njyp myself and it is a bit over whelming when you do not know anybody. I attended one of the happy hours for my first event and it went well. It was very low key and I met some friendly people. For my second event however, I attended one of the Single Mingle events and this was much more overwhelming. I am not really into the bar and club scene so meeting at this type of place is new for me. For my third event, I have signed up for one of the hikes outdoors. I enjoy this type of activity more and am hoping it will be a nice time. If there is any advice a veteran can give it would be much appreciated. Thank-you!</p>
<p>Paul</p> Best answer yet by Tony Panar…tag:njyp.org,2014-05-09:2938326:Comment:5639282014-05-09T16:59:42.751ZEdwardhttp://njyp.org/profile/EKotwica
<p>Best answer yet by Tony Panariella.</p>
<p>Unless of course you substitute beer for scotch or whiskey (even bourbon). Then you're making magic.</p>
<p>No man enjoys talking to a girl who doesn't drink a real drink.</p>
<p><br/> <cite>Tony Panariello said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.njyp.org/forum/topics/advice-for-newbies#2938326Comment111620"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Beer. Lots and lots of beer.</div>
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<p>Best answer yet by Tony Panariella.</p>
<p>Unless of course you substitute beer for scotch or whiskey (even bourbon). Then you're making magic.</p>
<p>No man enjoys talking to a girl who doesn't drink a real drink.</p>
<p><br/> <cite>Tony Panariello said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.njyp.org/forum/topics/advice-for-newbies#2938326Comment111620"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Beer. Lots and lots of beer.</div>
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</blockquote> I second that Michelle..!!tag:njyp.org,2014-05-06:2938326:Comment:5617212014-05-06T21:31:33.642ZRavihttp://njyp.org/profile/Ravi5969
<p>I second that Michelle..!!</p>
<p>I second that Michelle..!!</p> Noob right here. I admittedl…tag:njyp.org,2014-05-06:2938326:Comment:5615782014-05-06T20:09:24.057ZMichellehttp://njyp.org/profile/Michelle703
<p>Noob right here. I admittedly have a bit of social anxiety and get quite nervous when meeting strangers, especially in loud, crowded areas, so for me personally, I think it would be best to initially meet just a couple of NJYP members (3-4 of us would be fine) in a moderately quiet environment for the first time.</p>
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<p>I'm also not much of a drinker, so a place with non-alcoholic options would be great! I also like the idea of a game night. I like Apples to Apples.</p>
<p>Noob right here. I admittedly have a bit of social anxiety and get quite nervous when meeting strangers, especially in loud, crowded areas, so for me personally, I think it would be best to initially meet just a couple of NJYP members (3-4 of us would be fine) in a moderately quiet environment for the first time.</p>
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<p>I'm also not much of a drinker, so a place with non-alcoholic options would be great! I also like the idea of a game night. I like Apples to Apples.</p> I met my husband in NJYP...yo…tag:njyp.org,2012-08-04:2938326:Comment:3744642012-08-04T01:45:01.573ZLizziehttp://njyp.org/profile/ElizabethKuhns
<p>I met my husband in NJYP...you could find your husband too ladies! ;)</p>
<p>I met my husband in NJYP...you could find your husband too ladies! ;)</p> This is great Laura,I just jo…tag:njyp.org,2012-05-24:2938326:Comment:3563512012-05-24T00:01:33.179ZElizabethhttp://njyp.org/profile/Elizabeth495
<p>This is great Laura,I just joined and I can't wait. taking in all the advice. Keep it coming in guys.</p>
<p>This is great Laura,I just joined and I can't wait. taking in all the advice. Keep it coming in guys.</p> I have to say I think Jessica…tag:njyp.org,2012-04-21:2938326:Comment:3466152012-04-21T00:49:36.820ZBillhttp://njyp.org/profile/BillVivino
<p>I have to say I think Jessica's response is the most help. I totally chickened out tonight on "Spring Fling." I talked it over with a bunch of people and the issue was that I couldn't find anyone to come with me. This would have been my first NJYP event but I know nobody there. Most of my friends were telling me it would be weird for me to go and not know anybody. I think Jessica's response about doing something that you are really interested in like hiking or game night makes a lot of…</p>
<p>I have to say I think Jessica's response is the most help. I totally chickened out tonight on "Spring Fling." I talked it over with a bunch of people and the issue was that I couldn't find anyone to come with me. This would have been my first NJYP event but I know nobody there. Most of my friends were telling me it would be weird for me to go and not know anybody. I think Jessica's response about doing something that you are really interested in like hiking or game night makes a lot of sense. On that note, I'm going to NYC for some karaoke with a buddy, so hopefully all is not lost.</p>
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<p>Bill<br/> <br/> <cite>Jessica said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.njyp.org/forum/topics/advice-for-newbies#2938326Comment111476"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">I joined NJYP back in June 2005, so i think i qualify :)<br/> <br/> My very first event was a Game Night and I came by myself. I think it's an awesome way to meet people because there's something to do/talk about immediately once you start playing games! My second event was a Happy Hour which i didn't like as much because I didn't know anyone there, and I hate going up to groups of people I don't know because I feel like i'm butting in. People who know me refuse to believe that i'm shy, but when I don't know a single person in the entire room, I don't know where to begin! Now i'm an "oldbie" so Happy Hours are fun because the more events you attend, the more people you get to know!<br/> <br/> Single Mingles are great too. My husband and I met at an NJYP Single Mingle (although we technically met at 2 other NJYP events before that, but he asked for my number at the Single Mingle), so we're proof they do work :)<br/> <br/> I also think the hikes are awesome, even though i haven't been able to go to any of them recently.<br/> <br/> My advice is just to find things that interest you on the event schedule, and you'll find like-minded people at them. Good luck! :)</div>
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